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You can now pre-order Pentax’s newest DSLR camera ‘K30′ in the US via B&H Photo. This entry-level DSLR camera retails for $849.95 (Body Only). To refresh your memory, the K30 sports a 16.3MP APS-C CMOS image sensor, a large 3.0-inch 921K-dot LCD display, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, up to 25600 ISO sensitivity and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities (30fps). [Product Page]
Priced at only $41.99, this budget-friendly digital camcorder ‘DV136ZB’ from Light In The Box offers a 1.3MP image sensor, a 4x digital zoom, a 1.5-inch TFT display, a 32MB of internal storage, an SD/MMC card slot, a USB port, a TV-out and 640 x 480 VGA recording capabilities (30fps). [Product Page]
Quantum has recently rolled out a 26-inch octagonal softbox and a 10-inch x 24-inch strip softbox for the Quantum Qflash range. The lightweight and easily collapsible QF75 Octagon creates beautiful and even light, which is perfect for portraiture, fashion, children, glamour and product photography. The QF76 Strip Softbox is a versatile light source for use as a main light or fill-in in commercial and product photography. The QF75 Octagon and QF76 Strip Softbox are priced at £225 ($364) and £119 ($192), respectively. [PhotographyMonthly]
According to the famous Japanese camera maker, Fujifilm X100 will have three focusing modes: continuous autofocus, single autofocus and manual. There’s also a function called hybrid viewfinder where users can check if the frame is sharp when magnifying a portion of the scene. There will also be a dedicated RAW button. The camera will capture in both JPEG and RAW even when you are pressing JPEG mode button. The Fujifilm X100 is expected to launch next March 2011 however, the company has not announced the price just yet. It was rumored that Fujifilm X100 will be sold on retail somewhere around $1,000. [CNet]
Sony will develop a new pro-level NXCAM camcorder that uses the same E-Mount lenses found on the popular NEX-series of cameras. The upcoming NXCAM can accept Sony Alpha mount lenses like the 70-400mm with the aid of the LA-EA1 adapter. Word has it that the NXCAM will feature full 1920 x 1080 resolution in AVCHD format at a variety of frame rates, including 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p and the all-important 24p. Stay tuned for more updates. [PhotographyBay]
The new Samsung SMX-C20UN ultra compact digital camcorder features a unique 25-degree active angle lens that allows you to shoot in complete comfort for extended periods of time. The Edit function of the Samsung C20 allows you to combine and divide files directly on the camcorder, enabling you to edit without transferring files to a PC. The Samsung SMX-C20UN also supports Superior Video Compression (H.264), so you can record more using less memory. The Samsung SMX-C20UN retails for $199.99 a pop. [Samsung]
